Episode description “What I Know for Sure” by Oprah Winfrey is a collection of essays containing Winfrey’s personal insights. The book is divided into sections that focus on specific areas of life like joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, and power. Winfrey shares...

Episode description The provided text comes from Barack Obama’s memoir, Dreams from My Father, which explores his personal journey to understand his identity and heritage. Obama reflects on his family’s history, including his relationships with his American mother and...

Episode description This text provides a personal narrative, recounting Michelle Obama’s life journey. It begins with intimate details of her childhood, family life, and experiences growing up on Chicago’s South Side. The narrative progresses through her academic...

Episode description The Foundation for Freedom Online reports that U.S. taxpayer money is funding organizations involved in the EU’s online censorship regime. Specifically, 23 U.S.-funded entities are either signatories to the EU’s Code of Practice on Disinformation...

Episode description The provided audio excerpts feature Dr. Drew interviewing Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the LA Times. The conversation covers Soon-Shiong’s multifaceted career as a physician, scientist, and media proprietor. They examine his work on cancer...

Episode description This newsletter from the “No Agenda Show” seeks listener support through donations and subscriptions. It highlights the show’s independence from corporate influence, relying solely on listener contributions. The newsletter previews upcoming show...

Episode description This Foundation for Freedom Online report reveals how the previous administration coordinated a “whole-of-society” approach to combatting online “disinformation,” essentially building a censorship industry. This involved a White House-led...

Episode description LSU researchers have developed biodegradable Mardi Gras beads as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic ones. The conventional beads pose environmental hazards, polluting waterways, harming wildlife, and persisting in landfills for...

Episode description This financial wellness guide emphasizes the importance of financial awareness and its impact on overall well-being. It pinpoints two primary financial goals: debt reduction and wealth building, and presents practical steps to achieve them. For...

Episode description The text describes the National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, a tribute to the Pilgrims and their values. Dedicated in 1889, the monument features the central figure of Faith and surrounding figures representing Morality,...